Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice Presents: An Introduction to the Fascial Distortion Model Guest Lecturer: Byron Perkins, DO Cornerstone Clinic, Anchorage, AK President, American FDM Association 1-5 PM     Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at PNWU in Yakima, WA The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is an anatomical perspective, originated and developed by US physician Stephen Typaldos, D.O., in which “the underlying etiology of virtually every musculoskeletal injury is considered to be comprised of one or more of six specific pathological alterations of the body’s connective tissues (fascial bands, ligaments, tendons, retinacula, etc.).  As a model, the FDM is an abbreviated interpretation of the pathology of fascial injuries and contemplates the structural consequences of orthopedic, medical, surgical, and manipulative interventions.” (FDM: Clinical and Theoretical Application of the Fascial Distortion Model Within the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, by Stephen Typaldos, D.O.) The clinical significance of the FDM is that through its manual application it can bring rapid and complete recovery to a large number of previously inadequately treated musculoskeletal injuries such as pulled muscles, ankle sprains, frozen shoulders, knee strains and a whole host of other athletic injuries. The FDM, however, is far more than just a collection of new manipulative techniques. Instead it is a comprehensive and entirely fresh perspective of envisioning and understanding injuries that competitively challenges current approaches and is poised to revolutionize the practice of medicine.  (www.fascialdistortionmodel.com) For more information:   Melicien Tettambel, DO, FAAO;                     Chair, Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice; mtettambel@pnwu.org,  Phone: (509) 452-5100